Recommendations needed to prepare for Zoom Whitening treatment to eliminate zingers?

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I'm excited about having this treatment next month but don't want to experience the excruciating pain associated with the procedure. I heard that using a desensitizing mouthwash and toothpaste beforehand works along with Motrin before the procedure. Is this true? Are there any other tips?

Michael Fulbright, DDS · Answer

Zoom® is our preferred in-office whitening system and can whiten your teeth up to 10 shades, depending on the patient.

In my experience, I would have to say that some patients have not been happy with the results, which is why I recommend Kör® Whitening or the Take-Home Day White® System following Zoom® chairside whitening. Both of these whitening treatments use whitening trays and a professional whitening gel that you take home following your in-office whitening treatment with Zoom®. The whitening trays help keep your teeth white and bright

Zoom® is not painful, but you may have some sensitivity. I would recommend using fluoride toothpaste about 7 days before you have Zoom® as it might help ease any sensitivity that may occur. Motrin certainly wouldn’t hurt before your Zoom® procedure if you are concerned. Good luck with your procedure and your new Hollywood Smile!

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

In my office we do a lot of Zoom whitening so I want to temper some of your concerns and your expectations . Zoom is not excruciating in any way, shape or form . There is some sensitivity that patients experience that can last 24 hours and that is about it . You can definitely take Motrin prior to the procedure and use some fluoride toothpaste 1 week prior that will also help decrease the sensitivity you may experience . Please understand that results may vary with zoom based on the color of your teeth and that based on my experiences patients normally  are disappointed with the results so I would recommnend whitening trays to be able to continue whitening at home . Good luck

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